Hindu astrolabe, 1800-1899

Made:
1800-1899 in India

Hindu astrolabe, silver, with linen pouch and hardwood case, unsigned, 19th century, Indian

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1990-605
Materials:
astrolabe, silver, box, wood and pouch, linen
Measurements:
box: 330 x 240 x 40 mm
astrolabe: 280 mm x 215 mm x 25 mm,
type:
astrolabe
credit:
Christie's

Parts

Linen pouch, for Hindu astrolabe, 1800-1899

Linen pouch, for Hindu astrolabe, 1800-1899

Linen pouch for Hindu astrolabe, silver, 19th century.

Measurements:
quadrant: 280 x 215 x 25 mm
box: 330 x 240 x 40 mm
Materials:
silver (metal) , wood (unidentified) and linen (textile)
Object Number:
1990-605 Pt2
type:
pouches
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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